Police were called at 11.52pm on Wednesday, 4 September, following reports of gunfire on Kingsman Street, SE18.
Upon arrival, officers discovered shell casings and damage to a vehicle, leading to the establishment of a crime scene. A thorough search of the area revealed no immediate signs of a victim or suspects.
Just minutes later, at 23:56hrs, London Ambulance Service (LAS) notified the police of an injured man at a commercial premises on Church Street, SE18. Officers attended the scene where a man in his 20s had sustained gunshot wounds. He was treated by paramedics before being taken to a hospital. His condition remains unclear at this stage.
Crime scenes remain active at both Kingsman Street and Church Street as investigations continue. No arrests have been made so far.
Police are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to call 101 or post on X (formerly Twitter) @MetCC, quoting reference 9016/4SEP. Alternatively, those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
Authorities are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
